Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Permanganate
HS Code : 28416100 | CAS NO. : 7722-64-7
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Potassium Permanganate
- Formula: KMnO₄
- Molecular Weight: 158.04 g/mol
- Appearance: Dark purple to almost black crystalline solid
- Odour: Odourless
- Taste: Slightly sweet and astringent (not for consumption)
- Solubility: Soluble in water producing a purple solution
Packing Details: • 500 gm HDPE Bottle • 1 kg HDPE Bottle • 5 kg HDPE Jar •25 kg HDPE Drum • 50 kg HDPE Drum
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
- Keep containers tightly closed and protected from moisture
- Keep away from organic materials, acids, and reducing agents
- Protect from heat and direct sunlight
- Handle with dry tools and proper protective equipment
Safety
- Strong oxidizing chemical
- May cause skin and eye irritation
- Avoid inhaling dust
- Use gloves, mask, and safety goggles while handling
- If in eyes → Rinse immediately with plenty of water
- If on skin → Wash with soap and water
- UN Number: UN 1490/Class 5.1
Industry Wise Application
Water & Waste Water Treatment
- Iron and Manganese Removal:Oxidizes dissolved iron and manganese in well water into solid particles that can be filtered out.
- Odor and Taste Control:Removes hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell) and other organic contaminants from drinking water.
- Biofouling Control:Used to control zebra mussels and other organisms that clog water pipes.
- Wastewater Treatment:Destroys organic pollutants and controls odors in sewage systems.
Medical & Healthcare Application
- Antiseptic and Disinfectant:Used in diluted solutions (usually 1:10,000) to treat skin infections like athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), impetigo, and weeping eczema.
- Wound Care:Applied as a soak or wet dressing to clean wounds, ulcers, and blistering skin conditions.
- Antidote:Acts as a gastric wash to treat poisonings from substances such as barbiturates, chloral hydrate, and alkaloids.
- Sitz Baths:Used in warm water for the treatment of piles (hemorrhoids) and other superficial anal infections
Chemical & Industrial Application
- Organic Compound Synthesis:Utilized in the synthesis of compounds like ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), saccharin, and chloramphenicol.
- Laboratory Reagent:Used in redox titrations (permanganometry) to determine the concentration of reducing agents, and in qualitative analysis to identify unsaturation in organic molecules.
- Textile and Pulp Industry:Used as a bleaching agent for fibers and in determining the “kappa number” to measure the bleachability of pulp.
- Metal Processing:Used in the pickling and cleaning of metals.
Agriculture & Food Preservation
- Fruit Preservation:Inhibits fruit ripening by oxidizing and removing ethylene gas, extending the shelf life of produce like bananas.
- Produce Washing:Sanitizes fruits and vegetables by killing surface bacteria and parasites.
- Soil and Seed Treatment:Used to control fungal diseases and disinfect seeds and agricultural equipment.
Other Uses
- Survival/Survivalist Kits:Used for purifying water (in controlled doses) and as a fire starter when mixed with glycerin or antifreeze.
- Aquarium Maintenance:Treats parasitic and bacterial infections in fish.
- Antique Finishing:Used in the furniture industry to turn wood a darker “antique” color.
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